39 must-try Christmas cookies for the perfect Christmas in July

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Who says we have to wait until December to enjoy the flavors of Christmas? With these 39 must-try Christmas cookie recipes, you can bring the joy and deliciousness of the holiday season right into the heart of summer!

Ricotta Cookies decorated with Christmas sprinkles.
Italian Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Church Window Cookies

Church window cookies with colored marshmallows and coconut.
Church Window Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These no-bake cookies, featuring colored marshmallows and chocolate, are a charming and easy-to-make dessert that looks just like a stained glass window. Since they don’t require baking they are perfect for a summer Christmas celebration.
Get the Recipe: Church Window Cookies

Haystack Cookies

No bake haystack cookies on a white cake stand.
Haystack Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These delightful no-bake cookies, featuring chow mein noodles and butterscotch chips, are a crunchy and sweet treat that’s perfect for a Christmas in July celebration.
Get the Recipe: Haystack Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate crinkle cookies on a baking rack cooling.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These fudgy cookies, dusted with powdered sugar to resemble snow, are a delicious reminder of Christmas time, even in the heart of summer. Their rich chocolate flavor is a hit any time of year
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Speculoos

Speculoo cookies stamped with snowflakes on a platter.
Speculoos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This traditional Belgian biscuit, known for its rich, spiced flavor and crunchy texture, is a fantastic way to introduce a bit of European Christmas flair into your summer festivities.
Get the Recipe: Speculoos

Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

Air fryer christmas cookies in a metal cookie tine with different decorations.
Air Fryer Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This versatile recipe allows you to make your favorite Christmas cookie dough, then bake them in the air fryer for a quick, easy treat. This method is perfect for a hot July day, when you want the coziness of Christmas cookies without heating up your kitchen with the oven.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta Cookies decorated with Christmas sprinkles.
Italian Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Soft, cake-like, and subtly sweet, these cookies offer a unique flavor that brings a touch of Italy to your Christmas in July celebration. The rich ricotta adds a certain decadence, making these cookies feel like a special occasion treat, no matter the season.
Get the Recipe: Italian Ricotta Cookies

Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Chocolate caramel cookies on a cutting board topped with nuts and caramel.
Chocolate Caramel Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Combining the indulgent flavors of chocolate and caramel, these cookies are like a little present in each bite. They’re perfect for a festive summer event, offering that touch of decadence we often associate with the holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Soft Frosted Christmas Cookies

Frosted sugar cookies on a plate decorated with sprinkles.
Soft Frosted Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies are a classic for a reason, with their soft texture, sweet frosting, and festive sprinkles. In July, these cookies bring a fun, colorful touch to your cookie selection, reminding everyone of the joy and brightness of the Christmas season.
Get the Recipe: Soft Frosted Christmas Cookies

Christmas Cake Mix Cookies

Red and green cake mix cookies on a wooden cutting board.
Christmas Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies are an easy, festive treat that can be customized with your favorite cake mix and add-ins. They’re a great choice for a Christmas in July celebration, bringing the flavors and colors of the holiday season to your summer gathering with minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Cake Mix Cookies

Secret Kiss Cookies

Hershey's kiss baked inside a cookie and dusted with powdered sugar.
Secret Kiss Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Tucking a chocolate kiss inside a tender cookie, these treats are like a sweet surprise, just like opening a Christmas gift. They’re a fun and interactive choice for a mid-year Christmas celebration.
Get the Recipe: Secret Kiss Cookies

Peppermint Meringues

Meringue cookies decorated with red and white stripes on a cake stand.
Peppermint Meringues. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Light and airy, these peppermint meringues are a refreshing Christmas-themed treat perfect for a hot summer day. Their light texture and cooling peppermint flavor offer a nice balance to heavier cookies.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Meringues

Andes Mint Cookies

Chocolate cookie with melted Andes mints on top.
Andes Mint Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies combine the refreshing flavor of mint with rich chocolate, making them a satisfying dessert that’s not too heavy for a summer celebration. They’re a fun way to include a popular Christmas candy into your Christmas in July event.
Get the Recipe: Andes Mint Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Chocolate cherry blossom cookies on a plate.
Chocolate Cherry Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cherry cookies are topped with a Kiss, for a delightful combination of flavors that feel special and festive. They’re a great choice for a Christmas in July party, bringing a hint of Christmas flavors into a summery, brightly colored treat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Potato Chip Cookies

Top view of a plate of potato chips cookies on a beige napkin.
Potato Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies offer a unique, salty-sweet flavor profile that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. They’re a fun and unexpected way to shake up your cookie lineup, and their crunch might just remind you of walking through crispy snow.
Get the Recipe: Potato Chip Cookies

Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies

Top view of raspberry pinwheel cookies topped with sparkling sugar.
Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

With their beautiful swirl design and sweet raspberry filling, these cookies are as pretty as they are delicious. They’re a festive, eye-catching addition to your Christmas in July celebration, and their fruity flavor is perfect for the summer season.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies

Cardamom Cookies

Stack of cardamom cookies with a glass of milk in the background.
Cardamom Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies, featuring the warm spice cardamom, are a tasty way to bring a bit of Christmas flavor into the summer. They offer a unique, spiced flavor that’s reminiscent of traditional holiday baked goods.
Get the Recipe: Cardamom Cookies

Butterscotch Cookies

Butterscotch cookies on a red plate.
Butterscotch Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sweet, buttery, and with that distinctive butterscotch flavor, these cookies are a comforting treat that’s sure to please. They’re a great way to add a bit of nostalgic holiday flavor to your Christmas in July celebration, while still being light enough for a summer dessert.
Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Cookies

Kolacky

Several poppy seed filled kolacky on a white plate with red and gold ribbons in the background.
Kolacky. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Czech kolacky reckipe makes flaky pastry rounds filled with a sweet poppy seed filling. Perfect for Christmas!
Get the Recipe: Kolacky

Christmas Sprinkle Coookies

Cookies with red, green and white sprinkles with red Christmas balls.
Christmas Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Christmas Cookies with Sprinkles that have a surprise fudge middle layer. Rolled in red, green, and white sprinkles these are the ultimate Christmas cookies that have some serious cookie cuteness.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Sprinkle Coookies

Pecan Pie Cookies

A pecan pie cookie on parchment paper with a bite taken out of it.
Pecan Pie Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

If you LOVE the flavors of Pecan Pie then you NEED to check out my Pecan Pie Cookies! All the best flavors of your favorite pie wrapped up in a perfect cookie.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Cookies

Classic Snickerdoodles

Stacks of Snickerdoodle cookies with ornaments.
Classic Snickerdoodles. Photo credit: Pass the Sushi.

There’s nothing like the aroma of Classic Snickerdoodles filling the house to get you into the holiday spirit. Their soft, chewy texture combined with a dusting of cinnamon sugar takes the humble cookie to a whole new level of yum.
Get the Recipe: Classic Snickerdoodles

Christmas Snowball Cookies

Christmas snowball cookies in white snowman dish.
Christmas snowball cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Experience the joy of the holiday season with Christmas snowball cookies, bite-sized treasures that combine a melt-in-your-mouth texture with the rich flavors of butter, nuts, and powdered sugar.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Snowball Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks

Peanut butter cookies ready for Christmas gifting.
Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks. Photo credit: Pass the Sushi.

These Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks are a mouthwatering treat that Santa himself would approve of. The nutty richness of the peanut butter cookie base is accentuated by decadent chunks of chocolate, creating a symphony of flavors that celebrates the season of indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks

Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Overhead image of caramel chocolate thumbprint cookies.
Caramel chocolate thumbprint cookies. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

.Made with chocolate shortbread dough and homemade caramel sauce, these Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are an addictive holiday treat. They’re the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Matcha Sugar Cookies

matcha sugar cookies on wooden block from above view
Matcha Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Enjoy the delightful combination of matcha and sugar in these irresistible Christmas cookies. With their vibrant green color and delicate flavor, these cookies are a unique and festive addition to any holiday spread.
Get the Recipe: Matcha Sugar Cookies

Chewy Molasses Cookies

A hand holds a chewy molasses cookie facing the camera with more cookies on a baking sheet in the background.
Chewy Molasses Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

There is nothing better than a slightly spicy molasses cookie. This has been a favorite for generations, and it makes the tastiest, chewiest cookie that flat out disappears every time you make a batch.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Molasses Cookies

Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

A plate of peppermint candy cane cookies.
Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

If you’ve got leftover candy canes try this EASY recipe for Candy Cane Cookies, leftover candy canes never had it so good! If you have someone who loves peppermint AND cookies this recipe is for you.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

Spiced Rum Balls

Spiced Rum Balls in a metal serving dish with winter greenery on a white marble surface.
Spiced Rum Balls. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Don’t feel like baking but still want something to decorate? These spiced rum balls are an elegant Christmas cookie to add to your treat trays and dessert tables.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Rum Balls

Pecan Butter Balls

Three Pecan Butter Balls on a white plate with purple flower designs.
Pecan Butter Balls. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Pecan Butter Balls are the perfect Christmas cookie. They’re snowy white and are fun to make. They’re great on cookie trays or gift bags, and with their melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re hard to resist!
Get the Recipe: Pecan Butter Balls

Ginger Snaps

ginger snap cookies on a plate.
Gingersnaps. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Are Gingersnaps the best cookie? I think so! They’re quick and easy to make and packed with spicy ginger flavor. These are perfectly crisp , the way a gingersnap should be!
Get the Recipe: Ginger Snaps

Lemon Drop Cookies

Lemon cookies on a silver cooling rack with lemons around it.
Lemon Drop Cookies. Photo Credit: Feast+West.

Based on the classic Italian recipe, these fluffy lemon cookies covered in a zesty glaze make a bright and fun addition to holiday cookie platters.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Drop Cookies

Gingerbread Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Three gingerbread molasses chocolate chunk cookies stacked on a white plate coated in sugar.
Gingerbread Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These healthier chocolate chunk molasses gingerbread cookies are chewy, soft and filled with the flavors of the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Molasses Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter pecan cookies on a tray drizzled with white chocolate.
Butter Pecan Cookies. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Soft and chewy, these Butter Pecan Cookies are infused with a hint of ginger and the crunch of toasted pecans in every bite. Add a drizzle of white chocolate for an extra decadent treat
Get the Recipe: Butter Pecan Cookies

Classic Holly Wreath Cookies

Image shows Holly Wreath Cookies on small pieces of parchment paper sitting on a wooden table.
Holly Wreath Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Classic Holly Wreath Cookies are whimsical treats made with corn flakes coated in a sweet and gooey marshmallow mixture. Shaped into festive wreaths and adorned with colorful decorations, these delightful cookies bring a touch of holiday magic to your taste buds.
Get the Recipe: Classic Holly Wreath Cookies

Dirty Chai Earthquake Cookies

Dirty Chai Earthquake Cookies.
Dirty Chai Earthquake Cookies. Photo Credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Indulge in the rich and bold flavors of dirty chai in these delectable Christmas cookies. Packed with aromatic spices, espresso, and chocolate, these cookies have a unique texture that will leave you craving more. Perfectly sweet with a touch of warmth, they are a true treat for the taste buds during the holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Dirty Chai Earthquake Cookies

Glazed Sugar Cookies

Glazed Christmas shaped sugar cookies on a black plate.
Glazed Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Make these fun and easy Glazed Sugar Cookies! These swirled Christmas cookies will disappear quickly because they are so good!
Get the Recipe: Glazed Sugar Cookies

Melting Moments

Melting moments cookies on white plate with snowman mug in background.
Melting moments. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Indulge in the magic of the season with Melting Moments cookies for Christmas, where buttery perfection meets a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture, delivering a heavenly taste of holiday bliss.
Get the Recipe: Melting Moments

Chocolate Smores Cookies

Chocolate Smore's Cookies
Chocolate Smore’s Cookies. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

For a unique Christmas twist, Chocolate S’mores Cookies are an absolute win. Imagine the joy of a summer camping trip, combined with the cozy comfort of Christmas, packed into each gooey, chocolatey bite.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Smores Cookies

Christmas Biscotti {with Fruit and Nuts}

Candied fruit biscotti on a wire tray.
Jeweled Biscotti. Photo credit. One Hot Oven.

These Christmas Biscotti are filled with candied fruits and nuts and are so festive for holiday baking, or anytime you want a crunchy cookie.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Biscotti {with Fruit and Nuts}

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